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Nagging Injury? How Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Helps Find Answers
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK ultrasound) is one of the most powerful tools we use at Santa Cruz CORE to understand what is really happening beneath the surface of a nagging injury.

Brain-Based Rehabilitation: Functional Neurology at Santa Cruz CORE
Functional neurology is a gentle, brain‑based approach that helps your nervous system work better, so you can move with less pain, feel more balanced, and get back to the active

Move Freely Again: Why Physical Therapy at Santa Cruz CORE Changes Everything
Physical Therapy (PT) at Santa Cruz CORE is a powerful, research-backed way to relieve pain, restore movement, and get you back to the activities you love, often without surgery or

Santa Cruz Stress, Pain & Burnout: A Local Guide to Real Relief
Santa Cruz is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and one of the most stressful places to actually live. Between housing costs, long commutes, packed schedules, and the

Why what you eat is only half the story: the power of nutritional IV therapy
Santa Cruz CORE is bringing IV therapy to our community and the results speak for themselves. You eat well. You take your vitamins. You drink enough water most days. So

Chiropractic + Personal Training: The Recovery Combo Most People Miss
Sometimes, the answer is both in the right sequence! You’re doing the workouts. You’re seeing the chiropractor. But are you doing them together — in the right order, at the

Unlock Your Body’s Healing Power: Benefits of PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
Your body already knows how to heal. PRP and stem cell therapy just remind it how. Why more patients in Santa Cruz are choosing regenerative medicine over surgery — and

When nothing else has worked: ketamine therapy and the new path to healing
Now offering several forms of Ketamine For people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, ketamine therapy is offering real hope — and Santa Cruz CORE is bringing it

What’s New at CORE in 2026
Happy New Year from all of us at Santa Cruz CORE! As we step into 2026, we’re excited to share some updates that reflect our commitment to being Santa Cruz

Weekly Wellness Tips No. 1: 8/12/2025
In this week’s issue of Santa Cruz CORE’s Weekly Wellness Tips, we’ll explore ways to fuel your body, be proactive about your health, and an exciting new wellness technology. Fuel

How Red Light Therapy Is Transforming Skincare and Anti-Aging
Red light therapy (RLT) has surged in popularity across spas, medical clinics, and wellness centers worldwide. Marketed as a non-invasive solution for skin rejuvenation, pain reduction, and cellular repair, it

7 Powerful Benefits of Hydrodissection for Deeper Nerve Pain Relief
Chronic nerve pain is a frustrating, often debilitating condition that resists traditional treatment. Whether caused by trauma, repetitive stress, or post-surgical scarring, this type of pain can significantly limit quality